It's said that when you do something for around 21 days straight, you're likely to make it as a habit. So, that's likely to make you form the good habits by doing it repeatedly and the same goes for the bad habits that you want to eliminate.
Just keep on doing it and they'll be formed in whichever side you want them to be. But of course, it's still going to depend on how you endure the process, it won't be easy but it's worth it.
Topic: How do you create good habits and break bad ones, what actually works? - page 2. (Read 624 times)
December 27, 2022, 06:30:35 PM
December 24, 2022, 04:14:06 AM
To think about the benefits of good habits and the harmness of bad ones, that's the direct reason or belief to get yourself disciplined. Trust me, it really works if you have a strong willpower. But let me dig this topic deeper, I think the most effective way to "execute" what you plan to do is to empty your mind. Too many people are reluctant to do things because they are lazy and lack of motivation. If you empty your mind and do things like a ritual, without thinking about "the thing" itself, it will be much easier to perform any task well. Take me as an example, when I was a little boy, my older brother used to teach me how to exercise like push-ups, sit-ups, punches etc. I was not very willing to do that at the time but did most. A few years later, I was so used to doing exercise and began to see it as a everyday ritual. Even to this day, 30 something years later, I still do push-up or sit-ups before bed every night. Do I feel anything when I exercise ? Nope. My mind is always empty and my body just flows with rythme. Hope you'll understand.
December 06, 2022, 06:39:46 PM
Ask God for help, that helped me a lot, promising God to not do the bad, put a few days in between every time.
For example, I promise God to quit smoking for a day and keep that promise.
Next time I'd make it 2 days, next is 3 days and so on, though it's hard and frustrating, but it works.
For example, I promise God to quit smoking for a day and keep that promise.
Next time I'd make it 2 days, next is 3 days and so on, though it's hard and frustrating, but it works.
November 16, 2022, 10:08:11 AM
Making healthy habits and breaking bad ones are both incredibly difficult, but it is up to you to do so. You must join the good habit people as soon as you've made the decision to develop excellent habits. The individuals we live with always create these behaviors into us, as we can all witness. Therefore, no matter how someone was raised with excellent habits, if people surrounded you are with bad habits, their habits will undoubtedly change you, so your habits depend on the kind of people you surrounded your. You will benefit by altering the group of individuals you were previously with.i had a friend doing my college days which was not that good in academic do to he don't t like reading and all is his were same type but when his parents discovered that, they changed his school and took to him another school hostel, so he can stop living with those set of friends at home. when he got to the hostel he make friends with new set of people and it was lucky that he make friends with serious students and this studends like reading and that is how my friend started abiding to the new friends habits by then, before he finished college his performance change seriously, in fact it was among the five best in the college.
November 13, 2022, 01:52:44 PM
Get outside and meet people. Join groups and have hobbies and activities. Bad habits and poor choices are a result of being stagnant and not working towards your goals.
If you are on the path of growth then you will delite in your progress and not worry about minor setbacks. You will be excited about putting in effort to reach your full potential.
If you are on the path of growth then you will delite in your progress and not worry about minor setbacks. You will be excited about putting in effort to reach your full potential.
November 13, 2022, 08:20:12 AM
Great question.
It's certainly not easy.
Small incremental changes, large swings can but rarely stick.
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Good luck!
It's certainly not easy.
Small incremental changes, large swings can but rarely stick.
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Good luck!
Small changes are a great reminder, and also a fun excuse to put off bigger ones.
November 04, 2022, 02:40:24 PM
Good and bad habit lies on your self-concept, its like the processor of the human body and it controls how we think and behave. The things we say to ourselves records on the subconscious mind and as well affects our habits. If you think about good habits or repeat this to yourself " I won't eat junks again" 4-5 times everyday. It'll trigger your self concept through the subconscious mind to stay conscious of eating Junks. In the past, I had an addiction on women, I fought that bad habit for months to no avail. But, after spending a month with friends that rarely discuss women or indulge in sexual activities the urge in me stopped and for 3 months now I've never felt like going back to that habit. Same thing applies to everyother habit you may be fighting. Get closer to people who are not in the same condition with you and soon your self-concept will change towards the way those people think.
November 04, 2022, 05:23:46 AM
Changing habits begins with reprogramming your brain, and it varies from person to person, but in my case, all I have to do is have the desire to do something, repeat it for 3 days, to turn into a habit, but the problem remains in continuity.
The problem remains that if the impulses do not come from within, they will be like batteries, they will reach a time when they need to be recharged, and then your brain may program a new habit.
It's like going to the gym, you'll go the first week of a month, and from there you'll go back to fast food, but in a few months you rarely find someone who continues.
The problem remains that if the impulses do not come from within, they will be like batteries, they will reach a time when they need to be recharged, and then your brain may program a new habit.
It's like going to the gym, you'll go the first week of a month, and from there you'll go back to fast food, but in a few months you rarely find someone who continues.
November 02, 2022, 05:52:57 AM
Well, this is probably going to be the dumbest answer ever -or not.
I think the best way of creating good healthy habits is having a dog. Since they need their daily (quality) walk to be fit and healthy and there's no other option but walking with them, it has proven to be the best way for me to remain healthy.
Taking good care of others always provides some perspective about our own health. I think that taking diary walks improve your life in every possible way and playing with your dogs, spending time outdoors with them, taking care of their nutrition, will help you gain some consciousness about your own.
Of course, it only works if you take care of your dog properly, hehe.
I think the best way of creating good healthy habits is having a dog. Since they need their daily (quality) walk to be fit and healthy and there's no other option but walking with them, it has proven to be the best way for me to remain healthy.
Taking good care of others always provides some perspective about our own health. I think that taking diary walks improve your life in every possible way and playing with your dogs, spending time outdoors with them, taking care of their nutrition, will help you gain some consciousness about your own.
Of course, it only works if you take care of your dog properly, hehe.
November 02, 2022, 02:50:07 AM
I highly recommend reading the book "Good Habits - Bad Habits" by Wendy Wood or listening at it as ebook (which I did). All your questions will be answered there and it is a real treasure which will enhance your abilities and most of the all the understanding WHY you got these bad habits.
October 27, 2022, 02:19:20 AM
I have proven to have enough self-control to make several big improvements, for example, my diet no longer includes certain junk foods. On the other hand, I still have some bad habits which need to change ASAP. How do you create good habits and break bad ones, what actually works?
of course with good initial intentions and good seriousness,that was my initial way of improving my bad nature into good,
because without real intention will be tired in the middle of the road.
October 20, 2022, 08:53:25 PM
My bad habit is always lazy to do something sometimes. To force it is full of obstacles. Why am I lazy, because I always think negatively about an uncertain future. But after much thought, I always advise myself that laziness will only lead to badness. When other people work hard, I get lazy. Therefore I advise myself and impose my laziness.
I think to get rid of bad habits and the way to deal with them is to force yourself. Also always advise yourself. Will those bad habits make you worse in the future? If yes, then leave.
But from my experience, pushing myself but the body is tired. I think you should rest first. If you continue it will make your mood will be restless. Unless you enjoy it.
I think to get rid of bad habits and the way to deal with them is to force yourself. Also always advise yourself. Will those bad habits make you worse in the future? If yes, then leave.
But from my experience, pushing myself but the body is tired. I think you should rest first. If you continue it will make your mood will be restless. Unless you enjoy it.
October 16, 2022, 03:18:58 PM
I think for one to actually imbibe a good habit is not just easy because bad habits tend to stick faster than the good
For me, I take a counter action against that bad vice.
For instance, before I learnt how to organize my stuff, I had the crazy habit of dropping things were they weren't supposed to be. But had to make a conscious effort to stop by trying to keep where I left.
For me, I take a counter action against that bad vice.
For instance, before I learnt how to organize my stuff, I had the crazy habit of dropping things were they weren't supposed to be. But had to make a conscious effort to stop by trying to keep where I left.
October 16, 2022, 09:27:56 AM
Great question.
It's certainly not easy.
Small incremental changes, large swings can but rarely stick.
For instance I used to go to the bar and chum in up after work, it was fun and something to do being single. I'd have about 4 drinks and go home... I wanted to do better things with my time. Next week I had three, next week two, next week one then just spent the time in the gym. Kind of let me say goodbye to it and do something else.
There isn't no right answer just what is going to reasonably work for you. Anticipate setback and keep trucking forward.
Good luck!
It's certainly not easy.
Small incremental changes, large swings can but rarely stick.
For instance I used to go to the bar and chum in up after work, it was fun and something to do being single. I'd have about 4 drinks and go home... I wanted to do better things with my time. Next week I had three, next week two, next week one then just spent the time in the gym. Kind of let me say goodbye to it and do something else.
There isn't no right answer just what is going to reasonably work for you. Anticipate setback and keep trucking forward.
Good luck!
October 15, 2022, 05:28:02 AM
I have proven to have enough self-control to make several big improvements, for example, my diet no longer includes certain junk foods. On the other hand, I still have some bad habits which need to change ASAP. How do you create good habits and break bad ones, what actually works?
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